Analysis argues Aljamain Sterling deserves recognition as outstanding fighter

An extensive analysis argues that Aljamain Sterling should be recognized as an outstanding fighter, noting that after 23 UFC fights, only Jon Jones and Donald Cerrone had better winning percentages than Sterling's 18-5 record. The piece defends Sterling's second fight victory over Petr Yan as legitimate with a 3-2 scorecard, arguing Yan gave away too many points early in round one. Sterling's wins over elite opponents like Yan and Henry Cejudo are highlighted as historically significant achievements. The analysis suggests Sterling is potentially one victory away from "great" status and two victories from "absolute legend" status if he can defeat top featherweights like Movsar Evloev. His success across two highly competitive weight classes over a 12-year career is emphasized as evidence of his elite status.